Mazda MAZDA3 Recall R/2020/010: The Engine May Stall Or Fail To Restart In Some Driving Situations, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Jan 2020
- Launched
- 3,047
- vehicles in the UK
- AK070A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled MAZDA3 vehicles built between 7 November 2018 and 5 September 2019. The engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations. The recall notice describes the fix as: pCM is reprogrammed with modified software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ENGINE MAY STALL OR FAIL TO RESTART IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS Defect: The engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations Remedy: PCM is reprogrammed with modified software
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the engine may stall or fail to restart in some driving situations.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: pCM is reprogrammed with modified software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
MAZDA3 built between 7 November 2018 and 5 September 2019 may be included. Mazda estimates 3,047 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the campaign code AK070A or the DVSA reference R/2020/010. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX-30, MAZDA3On affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360 cameras may not display | Low | R/2023/312 | |
| CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA2, MAZDA3 and 2 moreLow pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed | Urgent | R/2021/435 | |
| MAZDA3The plastic logo on the steering wheel centre may shatter and project fragments into the vehicle interior during an air bag deployment | Urgent | R/2021/273 | |
| CX-30, MAZDA3Vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated smart brake support (sbs) system | Urgent | R/2020/009 | |
| MAZDA3The software controlling the air / fuel ratio contains an error | Low | R/2019/358 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2020/009 on 29 Jan 2020, for vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated smart brake…. The one launched after it was R/2020/057 on 9 Mar 2020, for moisture could enter the airbag inflator causing the propellnt to degrade. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/010, launched 29 January 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.